The top-seeded Lincoln-Sudbury (17-1) boys lacrosse team faces third-seeded Acton-Boxborough in the Division 1 North sectional final on Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Harvard Stadium. The winner goes on to play in the Division 1 state final.

“It’s a super important game to win since we’ve been playing (each other) since we were young kids in fifth grade,” van Leer told Cassell about the game.

The Warriors are chasing their third straight sectional title. Van Leer said he and his teammates hope to continue their season and play for their third consecutive state championship.

The high school senior earned the title of Daily News All-Star multiple times during his career at L-S. He has also played for the Lincoln-Sudbury football team and he ran track during the winter season of his senior year.

Listen to the full conversation here.

Van Leer was the Dual County League Large Defensive Player of the Year in the fall. As a hybrid running back and wide receiver, van Leer racked up 461 yards rushing with five scores while gaining 173 yards receiving and two touchdowns. He also led the Warriors in tackles with 88.

During his conversation with Cassell, van Leer praised his teammates, many by name.

“I had chemistry with them, so I knew where I needed to be to make a big play with them,” van Leer told Cassell.

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